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Mara River Lodge

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Drive Lemek Conservancy, Maasai Mara, 100
  • Place, Lemek Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mara North Conservancy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

  • River view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mara River Lodge

2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a lazy river and a conference centre are on-site.
Mara River Lodge offers 78 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a lazy river. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Mara River Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Mara North Conservancy. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free area shuttle are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, manicures and pedicures or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Mara River and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Mara River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Mara River Lodge. A free area shuttle within 1.00 km is available. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Maasai Mara lodge.

The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vegetarian Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Vegetarian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located in Lemek Conservancy, and park entrance fees are mandatory for all visitors. The listed "additional fee" covers Lemek Conservancy Park entrance tickets, valid for 24 hours from the time of issue. Guests must renew tickets on or before the expiration time as indicated on the ticket. Entry fees to the main reserve where game drives take place are not included in the Conservancy ticket. Guests who wish to visit the main reserve for Game Drives will be required to pay a park entry fee of USD 80 per adult and USD 45 per child aged 3-11 at the gate.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 January 2026 to 30 June 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mara River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mara River Lodge Masai Mara
Mara River Lodge
Mara River Masai Mara
Mara River Lodge Kenya/Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara River Lodge Lodge
Mara River Lodge Maasai Mara
Mara River Lodge Lodge Maasai Mara

Mara River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa waddle

Disliked: Staff & service

Good enough for the price.

They catered to the Chinese people. The lodge was ok. The rooms were ok. Not well maintained. Turned electric off most of the time. Location was fabulous. I have been to Kenya many times and this is the nicest location I've encountered. It is on the Mara river. Many hippos monkeys baboons and crocks. It is a one hour drive to Masai Mara but the conservative was nice for safari. The safari vehicles are not very well maintained and we broke down or had a flat tire every day. It is a good value as it is not as expensive as most, but you sacrifice luxury. They ran out of meat every meal and the selection was not to the taste of Americans. It is an option, depending on what you require in a safari
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

ATSUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

野性のカバとスタッフに癒されるロッジ！

マラ川に沿って建っていて一日中野性のカバが見られるので決めました。 夜もカバが聞いたことの無い声で鳴いていて笑えました。 食事は3回ともコースで沢山出ました。 スタッフもとても親切で楽しく過ごせました。 ただ、野性動物優先で大切にしているので良いのですが、カバが敷地に入ってこないように電線が張り巡らされていて、夜もカバを見られるようにライトアップがあります。 自家発電なので人に回る？電気が少なく１日のうち4時間半しか電気がつかなかったのは不便でした。 ネットは全く使えなかったので知り合いが生きてるの？って国際電話をかけてきました。 せめて夕方から夜には電気が欲しいです。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Zu viel ist zu viel

Die Angestellten waren zu aufdringlich: Getränke, Massage, Geschenkeshop. Man hatte das Gefühl, jeder möchte einem nur das Geld aus der Tasche ziehen. Die Eintrittsgebühren zum Park pro Person und Tag als Kleingedruckte Nebenkosten zu deklarieren ist schäbig. Never ever. Fehlendes Rückgeld ist auch ein Klassiker.